KPMG Survey: 93% of US Finance Leaders Scaling AI, Need Talent & Trust
Half of US firms already orchestrating multi-agent AI systems in finance...
A new KPMG survey, 'AI in Finance: The Decision Advantage,' released May 11, 2026, reveals that 93% of US companies plan to deploy or scale AI in finance functions within the next 18 months. Notably, half of these firms are already orchestrating multi-agent AI systems—where multiple AI models collaborate to automate complex workflows like forecasting, compliance, and reporting. This marks a significant acceleration from previous years, as finance leaders seek competitive advantage through intelligent automation.
The report also underscores two critical challenges: specialized talent and robust assurance. KPMG warns that the rapid adoption of multi-agent systems introduces new risks around data accuracy, model alignment, and regulatory compliance. Without dedicated AI-skilled finance professionals and independent verification frameworks, trust in capital markets could erode. The survey calls for companies to invest in upskilling, governance, and explainability tools to ensure these systems deliver reliable, auditable results.
- 93% of US companies plan to deploy or scale AI in finance within 18 months
- 50% are already orchestrating multi-agent AI systems in finance operations
- Survey highlights urgent need for specialized AI talent and robust assurance to maintain capital market trust
Why It Matters
As finance rapidly adopts multi-agent AI, ensuring trust and specialized talent is critical to market integrity.